Educational Resources
Educational Resources and Homilies on theHoly Orthodox Faith.
Acquiring the Mind of Christ
Acquiring the Mind of Christ is an easy-to-read collection of essays by our revered abbot, Fr. Sergius, whose wise words, whether in confession or in sermons have been treasured by the monastery community. Contained in this little volume are reflections on the Divine Liturgy as life, prayer, beauty, monasticism, and the outline of a “ten-minute” prayer rule.
The right-reverend, Archimandrite Sergius serves as the 16th Abbot of St. Tikhon’s Monastery. He is a graduate of St. Tikhon’s Seminary, where he currently teaches spiritual formation. Fr. Sergius has traveled extensively for the Monastery and Seminary giving talks and retreats.
Spiritual Counsels 5: Passions and Virtues
An essential book on the passions and virtues of the soul from one of the greatest modern Orthodox Saints, St. Paisios of the Holy Mountain.
Wounded by Love
Elder Porphyrios, a Greek monk and priest who died in 1991, stands in the long tradition of charismatic spiritual guides in the Eastern Church which continues from the apostolic age down to figures such as Saint Seraphim of Sarov and Staretz Silouan in modern times. In this book he tells the story of his life and, in simple, deeply reflected and profoundly wise words, he expounds the Christian faith for today.
Our Thoughts Determine Our Lives
Elder Thaddeus of Vitovnica was one of the most renowned spiritual guides of Serbia in the twentieth century. As a novice he lived in obedience to Elder Ambrose of Miljkovo Monastery, a disciple of the Optina Elders. From him Fr. Thaddeus learned the Prayer of the Heart and the selfless love that came to characterize his whole ministry to the suffering Serbian people.
In 2002 Elder Thaddeus reposed, leaving behind a large collection of his teachings, preserved by his faithful spiritual children. His life, teachings, and spiritual conversations are here presented for the first time in English.
Indication of the Way into the Kingdom
So begins this direct and heart-warming introduction to the Christian life that was first composed for the Aleut people of Alaska in the early nineteenth century. This book offers a classic Christian response to questions that we all must address at some point in our life: Why are we here and where can we truly find happiness and prosperity? In a time when the futility of the never-ending pursuit of material gain is being recognised more widely this work is more relevant then ever.